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Hall adds manager, umpire, no exec

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Davey Johnson, Tom Kelly, Billy Martin, Gene Mauch and Steve O'Neill each received less than 3 votes. The Veterans Committee for Managers and Umpires consisted of Hall of Famers Jim Bunning, Tommy Lasorda...

Blog | December 07, 2009

More on 'the Waxahachie Swap'

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

Inspired by your comments, I want to follow up on yesterday's post about Lou Piniella's unorthodox move Sunday night, where he shifted a relie...

Blog | July 15, 2009

Golden age for 40-year-old pitchers

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

There's never been a better time to be a 40-year-old pitcher. These guys are still around because they can still pitch.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2006

'65 rookie class of pitchers filled with HOFers

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Steve Carlton-led 1965 rookie class of pitchers stands out as the best since World War II.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

No money-back guarantees on young arms

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Justin Verlander and Kyle Sleeth aren't the only young Tigers pitchers with lightning bolts in their arms.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 03, 2006

Glavine has Hall of Fame stuff

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Of today's current major leaguers, Rob Neyer gives us his Hall of Fame locks, those who are on the fence and those who still need work.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 30, 2005

Burnett's the only real prize

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

A.J. Burnett is a premium talent on the market, but other than him it figures to be a quiet trade season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 18, 2005

Game has changed over the years

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

With all this talk about the "Steroids Era," it's a good time to identify various other eras since 1901.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 28, 2005

Nobody ran on Clemente

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Roberto Clemente is No. 7 on the list of 10 best-throwing outfielders in major league history.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 02, 2005

Only time will tell

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

It's just about impossible to evaluate the talent of a manager who hasn't yet actually managed.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2004

Wright's resurgence rare

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Jaret Wright is finally living up to the promise of his rookie season. Will it last long-term? History says don't bet on it.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 18, 2004

Wells no baby Boomer

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

David Wells doesn't look like he's an "ageless wonder", but he certainly qualifies as one at age 40.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2003

Moyer dazzling in his later years

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

After a tremendously slow start to his career, Jamie Moyer has sparkled as he's aged.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2003

Maddux clearly among the all-time elite

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Thanks to his durability and consistency, Greg Maddux has become an all-time great.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2003

Glavine's best year may be behind him

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

At age 36, Tom Glavine may not be a good bet to keep producing at a high level for the next three years.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2002